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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality.<\/p>\n

The pastor, popularly known as Elijah, got into trouble after videos of him engaging in homosexual acts were leaked to the police by a man he allegedly made sexual advances toward.<\/p>\n

A source in the area revealed that the whistleblower pretended to be the pastor\u2019s lover in order to gather evidence.<\/p>\n

He allegedly recorded a video of the cleric while he was engaged in romantic activities with another man and soliciting sex.<\/p>\n

Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Octopus Strike Force tracked the suspect to a relaxation spot in Port Harcourt, where he was arrested and taken into custody for questioning.<\/p>\n

An insider disclosed that the General Overseer has reportedly confessed to multiple homosexual encounters involving both adult males and minors, within and outside Port Harcourt.<\/p>\n

Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, Superintendent of Police Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that an investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Detectives from the Octopus, C4i, Strike Force Unit of the Rivers State Police Command are investigating the General Overseer of a new-generation church in the Eagleland area of Diobu, Port Harcourt, over allegations of homosexuality. 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